ScAl2Zn2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium, aluminum, and zinc, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic systems explored for advanced structural applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction and thermal management are critical performance drivers. The scandium addition to aluminum-zinc systems is typically investigated for grain refinement and strengthening mechanisms, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation alloys where conventional Al-Zn alloys approach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 81.24 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -23.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.366 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04450 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3058 | eV/atom | — |